Although I’ve had a really good week of sticking to my calorie allowance and exercising, I haven’t lost any weight this week. So, I thought it would be a good time to remind myself of all the other wins that I’ve had over the last 11 weeks and why I am doing this:

  • My blood pressure is now consistently under 120/80 after being on the high side for several years.
  • I don’t wake myself up with my own snoring anymore!
  • I sleep much better.
  • I regularly don’t have to go to the loo in the middle of the night (bizarre as I’m drinking more water!)
  • I have more energy.
  • I am more productive at work.
  • I rarely feel stressed.
  • I often feel happy.
  • I fit into so many clothes that have been in my wardrobe taunting me for many years.
  • I’m clearing out some clothes that are too big for me.
  • I’ve bought some size 12 clothes recently that fit me nicely.
  • Running is easier.
  • I don’t hate exercising.
  • I’ve got some definition/muscles in my arms.
  • I don’t need chub rub shorts under dresses anymore.
  • I can have fun on a night out without drinking alcohol.
  • I therefore wake up with a clear head more often than not.
  • Even though I haven’t lost weight, I’m losing fat (according to my scales which have some magic way of measuring my body composition!)

So I haven’t lost any weight this week – who cares! It is definitely worth sticking to the programme so I can reap all of those benefits!